Introduction:

Hydrogen and Carbon atoms can combine in many ways to make useful chemical fuels. The simplest kind of hydrocarbon is known as an "alkane" and we will learn the first ten in the series.

Activity:

• Watch this introductory slide show to learn about the first ten alkanes.

Conclusion:

These are some of the most common fuels you will encounter in life. It is worth knowing their names and properties!

Practice:

• Practice matching Models, Formulas, and Names for the first ten alkanes in the activities linked below.
  • Match Diagrams and Formulas
  • Match Formulas and Names
  • Match Names and Diagrams

Enrichment: